Casual Bread Packer & Production Operator — Immediate Start

Chandler Macleod; Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 3,306,000 - 3,857,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual ongoing opportunities

Immediate start available

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Bendigo is offering casual bread packing/production operator roles with ongoing hours in a busy production environment. You will monitor, pack and quality-check bread products, while maintaining safety standards and production targets.

Working a rotating 7-day roster, these casual opportunities promise immediate start for reliable candidates. Successful applicants will have prior food production or machine operation experience, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in food production or manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work a rotating 7-day roster.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety requirements.
• Pass pre-employment checks.

Responsibilities

• Monitor bread slicing and packaging machinery.
• Conduct quality checks on finished products.
• Change packaging bags and adjust machine settings for different products.
• Pack bread manually during machine downtime.
• Collect, stack, and manage bypassed product.
• Load bread boxes onto storage shelves.
• Change slicer blades using appropriate safety equipment.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Assist with general production duties as required.

Skills

Food production experience

Machine operation

Attention to detail

Reliability

Job description

Bread Packer / Production Operator | Bendigo Chandler Macleod is currently seeking reliable and hardworking Bread Packers / Production Operators to join our client’s busy production team in Bendigo. These casual opportunities offer ongoing work across a rotating 7-day roster, with the potential for regular hours for the right candidates.

About the Role Working within a fast-paced bread production environment, you will be responsible for monitoring, packing, and quality checking bread products while ensuring production targets and safety standards are maintained.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor bread slicing and packaging machinery
• Conduct quality checks on finished products
• Change packaging bags and adjust machine settings for different products
• Pack bread manually during machine downtime
• Collect, stack, and manage bypassed product
• Load bread boxes onto storage shelves
• Change slicer blades using appropriate safety equipment
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Assist with general production duties as required

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in food production, manufacturing, or machine operation highly regarded
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Reliable with a strong work ethic
• Ability to work a rotating 7-day roster
• Commitment to workplace health and safety requirements

Physical Requirements This is a physically demanding role that requires:

• Constant standing throughout the shift
• Frequent walking, bending, squatting, lifting, and carrying
• Frequent handling of bread boxes weighing up to 7kg
• Occasional lifting of items up to 20kg
• Repetitive manual handling and firm gripping tasks
• Ability to work in a noisy production environment around machinery

What You'll Need

• Ability to complete an 8-hour shift with potential overtime
• Steel cap safety boots
• Ability to pass any required pre-employment checks
• Availability for weekend and shift work as required

What's on Offer?

• Casual ongoing opportunities
• Immediate start available
• Work with a well-established food manufacturing business
• Supportive team environment
• Competitive hourly rates

If you're looking for an opportunity to join a busy production team and can thrive in a hands-on role, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Chandler Macleod Bendigo for more information.